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Since 1987, the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) has worked in over 145 countries around the world. With programming in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East and North Africa, IFES’ independent expertise strengthens electoral systems and builds local capacity to deliver sustainable solutions.
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6 Dec 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and other pro-democracy partners release Five Messages ahead of the Summit for Democracy.
6 Dec 2021 | News and Updates
IFES developed and delivered nationwide trainings to all Zambian election officials on conflict mitigation, electoral leadership and crisis communication for the 2021 Zambian elections.
3 Dec 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and partner USPSA launched an interactive virtual webinar series, “Youth Advocacy for Inclusive COVID-19 Response and Recovery,” to empower young advocates throughout the Pacific Islands.
30 Nov 2021 | Publication
This paper on gender equality and women's political participation is the first in a new Election Case Law Analysis Series that presents curated data and analysis from ElectionJudgments.org, a...
30 Nov 2021 | Election FAQ
On Saturday, Dec. 4, Gambian voters will have the opportunity to vote for the president of the Republic of The Gambia.
24 Nov 2021 | Election FAQ
Hondurans will head to the polls on Nov. 28 to elect the President, members of the National Congress and members of the Central American Parliament.
24 Nov 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, Nov. 28, Kyrgyzstan’s voters will go to the polls for parliamentary elections.
17 Nov 2021 | Election FAQ
Bougainvilleans will go to the polls starting on Monday, Nov. 22, to vote in the 2021 Community Government elections.
9 Nov 2021 | News and Updates
From Oct. 7-8, 2021, IFES trained disability rights advocates in Jamaica from the Combined Disabilities Association on polling station assessments.
9 Nov 2021 | News and Updates
During the 14th session of IFES' Democratic Resilience in Europe during a Pandemic, an esteemed panel of experts discussed Kremlin influence in the European democratic process and what...
22 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
During the 13th session of IFES' Democratic Resilience in Europe during a Pandemic discussion series, experts discussed Putin’s Russia, the future of Russian politics, the responsibility of the...
21 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
IFES and CEELI launched the worldwide ECAC and IMPACTS projects.
21 Oct 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, October 24, Uzbek voters will have the opportunity to vote in the presidential election.
20 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
The Kyrgyz Republic Political Process Program celebrates International Youth Day 2021 with a week-long Electoral Rights Fest.
14 Oct 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, October 17, Macedonian voters will have the opportunity to vote for members of the municipal councils and mayors in the 80 municipalities and the City of Skopje.
13 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
Deputy Chariman Serhiy Dubovyk speaks about his experience working for the Ukrainian Central Election Commission.
13 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
The Central Election Commission of Ukraine celebrates its progress in the 30 years of Ukrainian independence.
13 Oct 2021 | Publication
IFES President and CEO Tony Banbury and Sr. Global Advisor-Legal & head of IFES’ new Center for Anti-Corruption & Democratic Trust Katherine Ellena remind us via Devex that the solution to...
13 Oct 2021 | Publication
IFES conducted an electoral assessment of Saint Eustatius' 2020 island council elections.
12 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
A new study from the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) focuses on the different practices that electoral management bodies (EMBs) have implemented on the African continent to...
12 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
A new video introduces the CEPPS Countering Disinformation Guide, now available in different languages.
8 Oct 2021 | Multimedia
A new International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) original whiteboard video explores the meaning of electoral justice and the importance of election dispute resolution.
6 Oct 2021 | Election FAQ
On Friday, October 8, Czech voters will have the opportunity to vote for representatives to fill 200 seats in the Chamber of Deputies of the Parliament.
5 Oct 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, October 10, Iraqi voters will have the opportunity to vote for the Council of Representatives in 83 electoral constituencies in 18 governorates.
4 Oct 2021 | News and Updates
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1 Oct 2021 | Election FAQ
On Saturday, October 2, Georgian voters will have the opportunity to vote for mayors and city council members across the country.
29 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
IFES is proud to announce our commitment to promote women’s meaningful participation in peace and security processes through signature of the Generation Equality Compact on Women, Peace and Security...
15 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
IFES partnered with the Central and Eastern European Law Initiative Institute to develop the Anti-Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering Course for Civil Society in Post-Transition Environments.
15 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
To mark International Day of Democracy, IFES celebrates resilience and the determination of people around the world to have a voice in how they are governed.
15 Sep 2021 | News and Updates
IFES launches new Center for Anti-Corruption and Democratic Trust on International Day of Democracy.
25 Aug 2021 | Publication
A new IFES guide helps election management bodies further leverage social media to expand voter education and outreach.
11 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
IFES held Nepal's first-ever multistakeholder dialogues on LGBTQI+ inclusion in elections in partnership with the Blue Diamond Society.
11 Aug 2021 | Publication
Lebanon's PATH Coalition drafted an intersectional policy platform that lays out priorities for rights-based advocacy.
6 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
Based on the lessons learned exercise, IFES and the National Electoral Council are drafting a final report that will formalize recommendations and develop a roadmap.
6 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
One of the objectives of IFES' strategic plan is to support all people to safely participate in civic and political life on an equal basis – this objective specifically mentions and prioritizes...
6 Aug 2021 | Publication
Under a Belarus rapid response program, IFES developed two papers on the legal frameworks for national elections and referendums.
5 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
The Girls LEAD Act and the Office of International Disability Rights Act align with IFES’ Strategic Outcome for Inclusion and Human Rights, inclusive youth programming and mission to build...
5 Aug 2021 | Publication
IFES' Ashley Law and Virginia Atkinson co-authored a new article for the Journal of Youth Development.
5 Aug 2021 | News and Updates
Every August, in celebration of the United Nations’ International Youth Day, IFES holds a social media campaign on Twitter @IFESYouth
3 Aug 2021 | Publication
IFES' Mali Electoral Integrity Assessment was conducted remotely by a six-member assessment team supported by two experts in Bamako to evaluate electoral vulnerabilities.
2 Aug 2021 | Election FAQ
On Thursday, August 12, Zambian voters will have the opportunity to vote for president, members of the National Assembly, mayors, and council chairpersons and counselors.
30 Jul 2021 | Publication
With analytical support from Civic Movement Chesno, IFES researched financing's role in relation to gender during Ukraine's 2019 parliamentary elections.
29 Jul 2021 | News and Updates
IFES is proud to celebrate this year with a monthlong social media campaign and a Facebook Live event on August 10 about the rights of Indigenous youth.
13 Jul 2021 | News and Updates
Is electoral justice possible, especially when our elections are threatened by disinformation and foreign influence, as well as the pandemic?
13 Jul 2021 | News and Updates
On May 27, CEPPS hosted an event that explored how democracy, human rights and governance practitioners can use data to support the design and implementation of effective assistance programs.
6 Jul 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, July 11, Moldovan voters will go to the polls for early parliamentary elections.
30 Jun 2021 | Publication
IFES supported the Dominican Republic's Central Electoral Board to identify reform priorities following the 2021 electoral process.
30 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
Following parliamentary elections on April 4, Bulgaria’s political parties were unable to form a majority government, and President Rumen Radev called for new elections. Voters will go back to the...
15 Jun 2021 | Election FAQ
On Sunday, June 20, Armenian voters will go to the polls for early parliamentary elections.
14 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
Ukraine’s National Agency on Corruption Prevention (NACP) and IFES met and discussed the important role of the NACP and other independent oversight institutions in protecting and strengthening...
8 Jun 2021 | News and Updates
Ahead of the 2020 local elections, IFES and Chiricli implemented an awareness-raising and informational campaign for Roma people in Ukraine.